Sr. GNC Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX

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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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TL;DR · Sr. GNC Engineer (Starship)

Join our dynamic team as a Senior GNC Engineer for Starship, where you will develop cutting-edge guidance, navigation, and control systems for advanced rockets destined for Mars and beyond. You’ll collaborate with top engineers on system architecture, software implementation, and hardware-in-the-loop testing to ensure mission success. Key responsibilities include creating 6-DOF dynamics simulations, analyzing vehicle trajectories, and conducting post-flight reviews. Ideal candidates have a background in physics or engineering, at least five years of professional experience, and proficiency in Python or C++. Experience with control systems, orbital mechanics, and aerodynamics is essential for this high-stakes environment focused on pushing the boundaries of space exploration.

What you'll do

  • Develop innovative guidance, navigation, and control systems for Starship.
  • Engage in multi-disciplinary vehicle systems investigations to define architecture.
  • Implement new software or algorithms enabling unique mission capabilities.
  • Develop 6-DOF dynamics simulation models for GNC analysis and validation.
  • Analyze launch vehicle trajectories, performance dispersions, and flight stability.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in physics or an engineering discipline required
  • 5+ years of professional experience in control systems, orbital mechanics, dynamics simulation
  • Experience with Python or C++ software languages
  • Postgraduate degree in physics or engineering preferred
  • Demonstrated project experience in launch vehicle and spacecraft systems
  • Capable of solving complex problems independently and as part of a team

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